Guam Travel Information

The Basics

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Language

English and Chamorro are the official languages of Guam.

Travel Health

Although no vaccinations are required for travel to Guam
hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations are recommended for all
travellers; a typhoid vaccination is recommended for those who plan
to eat and drink outside of major restaurants and hotels; a
Japanese encephalitis vaccination is recommended for those planning
to spend time in rural areas or outdoors; an MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccination is recommended if not previously given; and
revaccination for tetanus-diphtheria is recommended every 10
years.

Do not drink tap water in Guam unless it has been boiled,
filtered or chemically disinfected, and don't have ice in your
drinks. Avoid food from street vendors and raw or undercooked meat
and fish. Make sure fruit is peeled. There are medical facilities
available on the island but for life-threatening injuries or
diseases you may well need to be transferred overseas to receive
treatment; comprehensive travel insurance is recommended. It is
best to bring along any medication you require, with a signed and
dated letter from your doctor detailing the medication you need and
why.

Safety Information

Generally trips to Guam are trouble free but travellers should
take precautions to protect themselves against petty theft and
pickpocketting. Make sure you have duplicate copies of your travel
documents and don't carry all your valuables in one pocket or bag.
Make use of hotel safes and don't display conspicuous wealth.

Terrorism is a problem all over the world and as Guam is an
unincorporated US territory the same threats apply to Guam as to
the United States. However, the island has no travel alerts for
terrorism and is generally considered safe.

Local Customs

The urban population of Guam is diverse and generally accepting;
however, modest clothing is always good etiquette. The native
Chamorro people are predominantly Catholic, and respect for the
elderly and authority figures is crucial.

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